New Earswick Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting
16 January 2023
Business Commenced at 19.00 hours
Attending Councillors: Sue
Glenton
(Chairman)
(SG)
Christine
Cooke
(CC)
Christine
Durrant
(CD)
Roy
Love
(RL)
Darren
Newton
(DN)
Yvonne
Orton
(YO)
Carol
Runciman
(CR)
Danila
Taylor
(DT)
Ray
Taylor
(RT)
Apologies:
Audrey
Steel
(AS)
Clerk/Minute Taker:
Sally
Bruckshaw
(SB)
23.01.01 Notices of the meeting,
Receipt of Apologies and Approving
Reasons for Absence
The notices of the meeting had been posted on the Parish notice board, web site and COYC web site. The reason for absence was approved.
23.01.02 To Receive Declarations of Interest on any Items on the Agenda
None.
23.01.03 To Receive Reports on Police
Matters
A Monthly reports – The reports for November and
December had been circulated.
B It was noted that a re-arranged meeting with the Crime Commissioner had taken place with some Parish Council representatives from across York.
C A second Police drop in session had been held (10.1.23). No members of the public had attended but Members had found it useful. Next date 7.2.23 at 11.00 a.m.
23.01.04 To Approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on 21 November, 2022
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
23.01.05 To Consider Any Matters Arising
from the Minutes of the Previous
Meeting
A Re-location of the defibrillator – The electrician who had installed the power supply to the Methodist Church was visiting the surgery to give a quotation for the work required.
B Proposed sensory garden outside the library – CC had spoken to the Librarian and confirmation was to be given of Parish Council financial support.
RESOLVED: That £500 be allocated towards this project.
C Attendance at Our Haxby Community meeting – The notes from the meeting had been circulated to all Members.
23.01.06 To Receive Correspondence
Since the Previous Meeting Other
Than That Circulated for Information
7.12.22 - National Highways – Report following public
consultations on the A64
Hopgrove to Barton-le-Willows scheme – Details had been
forwarded to all Members.
December - Acknowledgement of letter of condolence.
26.12.22 - Resident - Raising concerns relating to dogs
around Chestnut Grove. JRHT to be notified. It was
noted that COYC had not responded to the request for information on
the provision and maintenance of additional dog waste
bins.
3.1.23 - Joseph Rowntree School – Query relating to
fallen tree – JRHT confirmed ownership.
23.01.07 Update from the
Finance Committee Meeting Held on 11 January,
2023
CR confirmed the details of the meeting and draft minutes were circulated.
23.01.08 Clerk's Conditions of Service and Salary
The conditions of service had been amended as required. SB to
forward details of job profiles for the next Finance
Committee.
23.01.09 To Agree the
Precept for the 2023-24 Year
RESOLVED:
COYC to be notified that the precept for 2023-24 should be
£28,000.00 the same as the current financial year.
23.01.10 Membership Renewal
– The River Foss Society
RESOLVED: That the membership be renewed for the next year.
23.01.11 Planning Consultations
A 22/02423/TCA - 15 Western Terrace, Station Avenue, New
Earswick
YO32 4BW
Fell 1 no Corkscrew Willow Tree in a Conservation Area.
Members had no objection (Response B).
B Proposed National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) - Notice of acceptance of application for a Development Consent Order by the Secretary of State (Application Reference No: EN020024).
RL had looked at the details of the application on behalf of Members and they were notified full details were available at libraries. Members did not wish to make formal comments.
23.01.12 Feedback from Attendance at Ward Committee Meeting
SG and CR had attended the meeting (30.11.22).
23.01.13 Update on Recycling Initiatives
Information on the project compiled by YO had been circulated to all Members.
23.01.14 Visit to View New Lodge Facilities
Confirmed that the visit would be on 9.2.23 during the afternoon. Members to confirm that they wished to attend
23.01.15 Availability of Citizens Advice Sessions
Details of the outcome of a previous approach to the Citizens Advice Bureau were discussed along with the current support offered by JRHT to their tenants and staff. Further details to be notified to Members when available.
23.01.16 To Approve the Payments Listed Below
A Campaign to Protect Rural
England
36.00 (21.11.22)
B Explore York Archives (Section
137)
350.00 (25.11.22)
C Society of Local Council
Clerks
146.00 (5.12.22)
D Joseph Rowntree Foundation (Room
Hire)
57.00 (5.12.22)
E Joseph Rowntree Foundation (Room
Hire)
14.25 (12.12.22)
F Complete Business
Solutions
39.19 (12.12.22)
G
HMRC
738.45 (12.12.22)
H Salary (December including backdated pay
award) 1141.35
(16.12.22)
I Petty
Cash
50.00 (16.12.22)
J Pinnacle Web
Design
176.40 (4.1.23)
K Salary
(January)
725.35 (20.1.23)
RESOLVED: That the above payments be approved.
The quarterly statement and bank reconciliation for the period to the end of December had been circulated.
23.01.17 Items for the Next Meeting
Review of outstanding repairs to paths/stiles.
Local elections 4 May 2023.
Celebration of the Coronation.
Flooding - Station Avenue bus shelter.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20.10 hours.
Signed ___________________ Chairman, 20 February, 2023